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Hostinger, a web hosting company has reset the username and passwords of all the users as a precautionary measure. This happened after the company recognized someone accessing the database without authorization. Some millions of customers data is present in that database. According to the reports this breach happened on Thursday last week. The company said in a press release that it received alerts stating that one of its servers is not working properly....

Windows 11 is a sleek, modern operating system, but it often comes preloaded with apps and services you may not need. These extras—commonly known as bloatware—can slow down your PC by consuming system resources like memory, CPU, and storage. Debloating Windows 11 involves removing unnecessary applications and disabling resource-heavy features to streamline performance. Whether you’re a casual user or a power user, this guide will walk you through practical, user-friendly methods to optimize your system for speed and efficiency....

Scribd is the best platform for sharing knowledge, projects, and many documents in various fields. We probably think it would be easy to download Scribd paid documents for free. Well, yes, it is possible, and you can download the documents for free. Are you shocked? There’s no need to be; we will discuss various methods for Downloading Paid Documents From Scribd. It’s effortless. Perform a few steps, and you’re good to go....

Editing your host’s file allows you to override the Domain Name System (DNS) for any particular domain on a specific machine. DNS management is very handy when you wish to test your site without making the test link live with SSL. Verify that an alias site works perfectly with DNS changes. Editing your host’s file causes your local machine to look directly at the Internet Protocol (IP) address that you specify....

Until Windows 10, there used to be no Settings app on Windows and the PC was configured with the Control Panel. With Windows 10, Microsoft introduced a new Settings app to let users configure their PC without visiting Control Panel. Microsoft is trying to remove Control Panel in Windows 11 and handing over all of its functionality to the Settings. Though the Control Panel is not entirely removed, most settings can easily be tweaked without the Control Panel....

Gmail is a free, advertising-supported webmail service that supports Email clients. Over the years, the Gmail interface has become integrated with many Google products and services, with basic integration as part of a Google Account and specific integration points with services such as Google Drive, Google Hangouts, Google+, Google Calendar, YouTube, etc. Nevertheless, previously, it was very difficult to restore the emails that we had deleted by mistake. But a few years back, Google added a feature allowing you to return all your deleted emails....

Social media is now an important part of our lives, and Instagram is one of them, where we share our photos, videos, and daily activities in stories. But sometimes, we do not want to share our moments or pictures with a particular user. So, if you are looking for a way to keep your Instagram story private for specific accounts, there are some methods you can use to hide stories without blocking anyone on Instagram....

Microsoft’s latest operating system evolution is the Windows 11 24H2 update, or the Windows 11 2024 Update. It brings many exciting features , performance enhancements, and AI-driven capabilities. Released to the general public on October 1, 2024, this update is rolling out in phases, meaning it might not hit your PC immediately through Windows Update . But you don’t have to wait if you’re eager to experience the latest innovations—like improved energy efficiency, AI-powered tools, and enhanced security....

Windows XP and Vista are quite old and Microsoft ended their support long back. There will hardly be any PCs running on Windows XP or Windows Vista. In fact, the majority of the apps have ended the support for these older Windows (though you can run the older version of the apps). As of writing this guide, Microsoft only supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 . It is best to get either of these Windows if you want your PC to receive the latest updates and security patches and get maximum software support....

Chromebooks have been in the area for a long time, and despite being in such a long time, they have not made a dent in the market. However, several users still use Chromebooks in their daily work routines. Well, Chromebooks aren’t like the normal laptops available in the market. This device runs on Chrome OS, an operating system made by Google. Best Ways to Use Split-Screen Mode on Chromebook Several methods are available, and you can easily use the split-screen feature on your Google Chrome....

Huawei Technologies plans to boost its sales by 20% despite market recession and blockades. The world’s biggest smartphone supplier after Samsung Inc, Huawei, generates half of its revenue from mobile phone sales. The Trump Government’s attempt to narrow down Huawei’s steady rise is backfiring, according to company officials. The company’s in-house software is enough to do wonders in the market, even if it is blocked from Google’s software access by the US Govt....

Instagram announced new tweaks to its Sensitive Content Controls this week, which severely prevent underaged users from accessing sensitive content on the platform. Also, it’ll nudge the current users aged 16 or below to review their settings and encourage them to set a low level for seeing sensitive content. Also, there are notifications for users to decide how they can remix their Reels and for underage kids to decide how they can message them....

Apple is set to see grand sales for its upcoming iPhone 15 Series, as an analyst predicted that over 250 million 4-year-old iPhones are preparing for an upgrade this year. Most of these pending iPhones run old software, which Apple is ditching gradually in favour of new features. Also, the new hardware Apple is bringing to its next-gen iPhones may further push users to upgrade later this year. The Next-Gen iPhone 15 Series Though Apple has tens of offerings in its portfolio, iPhones are the most selling units....

The Iranian government has blocked the Signal app, which is rising in popularity across the country like in other parts of the world. The exact reasons were unknown for this action, but it was removed from the major apps stores in the nation with a thank you message set when tried downloading. Signal said to be in working to circumvent this. Iran Blocks Signal App The Iranian government has seen a sharp spike in registrations into the Signal app, and thus, “ Unable to stop registration, the IR sensors are now dropping all Signal traffic, ” tweeted Signal....

Samsung’s controversy around the Game Optimization Service early this year is making an impact on the community, as we see some of the South Koreans shifting from Samsung to iPhone over this. This is showcased by a Korean YouTuber who went on the streets to ask people whether they’re using a Samsung and, if not, why they are shifting away. With the teens and youth focusing more on better cameras and games, Samsung’s GOS issue is a great hit for them....

The notorious Trickbot banking trojan shows no signs of stopping as it has evolved to a more deadlier version. Researchers working have noticed a better-updated password grabber module that can have detrimental effects as it steals OpenSSH private keys and OpenVPN passwords and config data. It is an enticing, self-evolving malware spotted in October 2016, which has never stopped evolving to a more dangerous format. The first initial version came with banking Trojan capabilities to collate and send data to the masters operating it....

Stalkerware, a remote stalking software that’s being avoided by many antivirus softwares as spyware, is now being detected by more antivirus softwares. Since it’s being advertised as a legitimate tool for spying on others, it’s wasn’t flagged by antivirus softwares for a long time. But now, research shows the detection rate has increased. Now Being Flagged by Most Research made by AV-Comparatives , an independent antivirus testing lab along with Electronic Frontier Foundation , revealed the antivirus softwares on Android and Windows are finally flagging the Stalkerware as malicious spyware....

McDonald’s faced an indirect data breach where a hacker accessed sensitive information belonging to its clients in the Costa Rica branch. The company later said that a service provider it hired has left its client data exposed, which was reportedly accessed by the hacker. Informing the local legal authorities immediately. McDonald’s is asking its customers to be vigilant about potential approaches by hackers asking for more information or funds. McDonald’s Customer Data Exposed Continuing the wave of data breaches happening in Costa Rica recently, a hacker accessed sensitive data belonging to McDonald’s customers through an exposed database managed by a third-party service provider....

Improving the reliability and lessening the lag, MediaTek has announced its next flagship SoC – Dimensity 9200, which is WiFi 7 ready. Well, the company mentioned that users need to have a compatible network chipset and a supported WiFi router to see the mind-boggling speeds, which could be up to 6.5Gbps, theoretically. Aside from this, it’s also the first mobile chip to use an ARMv9 Gen 2 architecture and ARM’s new Immortalis-G715 GPU....

Two people in the US have filed a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly tracking their digital impressions on iOS even after blocking it from not doing so. They cite the findings of a security researcher who spotted that Meta apps like Facebook and Instagram are redirecting users to use their in-app browser, which they have full control on. This comes after the apps were blocked by users for tracking via Apple’s ad tracking policy last year....